Bellaire Cop to Explain Why He Shot a Young, Black, Unarmed Male

Bellaire, Texas


The Bellaire Police sergeant Jeff Cotton offers testimony concerning an incident on Dec. 31, 2008 that led to the shooting of Bellaire resident Robbie Tolan, a young black resident, and the subsequent felony trial.

“I felt like at this point he’s drawing a weapon and I’m behind the curve,” Cotton told the jury. “It was fast. Very fast.”

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Another Houston Police Officer Is Under Investigation in Beating Caught By Security Cam

Houston, Texas

There are tough questions about why a Houston police officer did not report what he may have seen the night a teenager was reportedly beaten by a group of officers.

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Houston Cops Put on Desk Duty After Chinese Diplomat Beating

Houston, Texas

Three Houston Police officers have been placed on desk duty pending the outcome of an investigation into the arrest and injury of a Chinese diplomat in Houston.

On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry urged an investigation into the incident.

"Protecting the safety of all foreign diplomatic and consular staff in the United States is essential," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said in a statement, "We'll firmly safeguard the lawful rights and interests of China's diplomatic and consular staff overseas."

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Update: Names of Police Officers Caught Beating Young Teen On Security Cam

After 8 Houston police officers were caught on security cam beating restrained suspects, the FBI has asked for a copy of the video. The officers were members of the city's Westside Tactical Unit. The security cam was at a nearby business.


Sgt. John W. McClellan, sworn in May 1972


Officer Raad M. Hassan, sworn in December 2003


Officer Waleed M. Hassan, sworn in May 2001


Officer Philip N. Bryan, sworn in December 1990


Officer Drew W. Ryser, sworn in February 2007


Officer Andrew T. Blomberg, sworn in February 2007


Officer Gaudencio Saucedo, sworn in April 2002


Sr. Police Officer Lewis M. Childress, sworn in July 1988

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Two Pasadena Narcotics Officers Indicted

Pasadena, Texas

Two Pasadena police officers have been suspended with pay after being indicted on charges stemming from two separate incidents involving narcotics investigations.

Raymond Garivey, 39, was indicted on two counts of filing a false report, a class B misdemeanor, court records show.

He is accused of lying to a Harris County prosecutor by denying the existence a witness in a case. The witness, according to the Pasadena Police Department, had given information leading Garivey to arrest a suspect in possession of a large quantity of cocaine.

David Leal, 35, was indicted on two 2nd degree felony charges of tampering with a government record.

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Cops Rough Up 71 Year Old Blind Woman

League City, Texas

Cop accused of excessive force by throwing 71 year old blind woman to ground, breaking her wrist in two places.

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Eight Houston Police Officers Removed From Duty After Beating Teens

Houston, Texas



Eight Houston police officers have been relieved of duty, accused of beating up a suspect during an arrest that was captured on surveillance video.

The officers involved were part of the Westside Tactical Unit. The HPD Westside Command Station is approximately three miles away from the storage facility.

Sources say the beating outside Uncle Bob’s Storage goes on for almost two and a half minutes and the officers can be seen high-fiving each other.

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